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Radio program (28:59) --
Bonus tracks: The origin of the name Fingerbone ; Thoughts on "Housekeeping" as a first novel, and Marilynne Robinson's writing style ; The train crash, an excerpt with commentary ; The theme of abandonment, an excerpt with commentary ; The debate about Sylvie's sanity ; "Housekeeping's" haunted atmosphere, Biblical undercurrents, and the spiritual presence of water ; The visit to the abandoned homestead, an excerpt with commentary ; Influence of 19th century literature on "Housekeeping" ; A soundtrack for "Housekeeping," "Goodnight, Irene."

"Radio program (28:59) -- Bonus tracks: The origin of the name Fingerbone ; Thoughts on "Housekeeping" as a first novel, and Marilynne Robinson's writing style ; The train crash, an excerpt with commentary ; The theme of abandonment, an excerpt with commentary ; The debate about Sylvie's sanity ; "Housekeeping's" haunted atmosphere, Biblical undercurrents, and the spiritual presence of water ; The visit to the abandoned homestead, an excerpt with commentary ; Influence of 19th century literature on "Housekeeping" ; A soundtrack for "Housekeeping," "Goodnight, Irene.""@en